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Had a similar job in a different lifetime. Had more than a few "interesting" jobs at people's houses, on poles,terminals and the like as well. To me,it wasn't

Had a similar job in a different lifetime. Had more than a few "interesting" jobs at people's houses, on poles,terminals and the like as well. To me,it wasn't the worst of america but just humans being humans. The angry customers,9/10 of them are not all that bad when you realize they're mad at either the problem or the crappy company you work for. Maybe my working in a different state has to do with it. The cat piss,dog poop and nastiness was bad but not as bad as being chased by animals and having turn your back to a growling hungry dog the owner insists "oh,he doesn't bite" The bad ones stand out but I've been in really nice mansions and houses too. Very respectful and kind people too. Most offered water on hot days,some even snacks. Meh,people are people. It's not good to generalize. Most people are just sorry,life is rough on the 99%.

tonyarkles 8y ago
One of my favourites was quite innocent. I’m in a mobile home, and I had interacted with the family before (they owned a local restaurant). I’m in their home office getting their DSL set up, and slowly it dawns on me that something really smells like shit. Like... it’s permeating the whole house. My eyes are starting to water up a bit. Finally, I’m getting close to finishing up. Through the door I hear their 4-year-old girl yell “grandma!!! I think I stepped in dog poo outside!!!” Followed by: “oh honey you got it all over the carpet!” Sure enough, as I’m leaving I notice an epic trail of tiny dog shit shoe prints spanning from one end of the house to the other. 10/10! When I went to the restaurant for breakfast the following Saturday, the mom apologized and told me all about how many times they had to run the carpet cleaner through the house to get it cleaned up.
- kuhhk 8y ago
  Poor lady. She must have been super embarrassed .
  - tonyarkles 8y ago
    Yeah, most definitely was. I did my best to communicate “I get that kids do stupid stuff”. We carried on going there every Saturday for breakfast :)
- badrabbit 8y ago
  Haha,too familiar. I remember having a similar experience except the dog poop was a result of their chiuaua dog having marked the are behind the tv as it's territory(favorite pooping spot)

tonyarkles 8y ago

One of my favourites was quite innocent. I’m in a mobile home, and I had interacted with the family before (they owned a local restaurant). I’m in their home office getting their DSL set up, and slowly it dawns on me that something really smells like shit. Like... it’s permeating the whole house. My eyes are starting to water up a bit. Finally, I’m getting close to finishing up. Through the door I hear their 4-year-old girl yell “grandma!!! I think I stepped in dog poo outside!!!” Followed by: “oh honey you got it all over the carpet!” Sure enough, as I’m leaving I notice an epic trail of tiny dog shit shoe prints spanning from one end of the house to the other. 10/10! When I went to the restaurant for breakfast the following Saturday, the mom apologized and told me all about how many times they had to run the carpet cleaner through the house to get it cleaned up.

kuhhk 8y ago
Poor lady. She must have been super embarrassed .
- tonyarkles 8y ago
  Yeah, most definitely was. I did my best to communicate “I get that kids do stupid stuff”. We carried on going there every Saturday for breakfast :)
badrabbit 8y ago
Haha,too familiar. I remember having a similar experience except the dog poop was a result of their chiuaua dog having marked the are behind the tv as it's territory(favorite pooping spot)